Which are the best books to read on your commute?

Nothing can ease the pain of travelling to work better than an engrossing read. Which are the books you would recommend?

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Unless you are walking, cycling or driving yourself to work, the chances are you’ve taken refuge in a good book from the stresses and strains of public transport – because there’s no avoiding the fact that commuting sucks. Here are some starter suggestions for great reads that can help you to beat the tube and bus blues. Which are yours? Do you prefer short stories, audiobooks, podcasts? Let us know in the comments.

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